YEARLY HIGH
0.3169 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.2509 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2852 LSL

2013 GMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.3169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.2509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0659 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2624 to the December average rate of 0.2733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3169 was up 6.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,584 LSL
2012 Average 1,321 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,255 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.71 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3106
0.2580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2726, compared to 0.2978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0515 LSL (High: 0.3162 / Low: 0.2647). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 LSL (High: 0.2764 / Low: 0.2706).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0515
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.3061) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0463 (+17.84%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.3061
2012 Avg (August) 0.2598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2709 0.2509 0.2624
February 0.2690 0.2629 0.2665
March 0.2812 0.2710 0.2758
April 0.2791 0.2695 0.2749
May 0.2953 0.2688 0.2787
June 0.2983 0.2704 0.2776
July 0.3112 0.2773 0.3015
August 0.3169 0.2894 0.3061
September 0.3157 0.2964 0.3062
October 0.3079 0.2999 0.3030
November 0.3162 0.2647 0.2967
December 0.2764 0.2706 0.2733